French Prosecutor Seeks Trial for Police in Cédric Chouviat's Death

The Paris prosecutor has called for three officers to face charges of involuntary manslaughter over the 2020 death of delivery driver Cédric Chouviat during a police arrest.

Cédric Chouviat, a 42-year-old delivery driver, died in January 2020 after being pinned down by police in Paris, repeatedly stating 'I'm suffocating.'
The prosecutor's office has requested a trial for three officers on charges of involuntary manslaughter, while a fourth officer is classified as an 'assisted witness.'
Chouviat's family and their lawyers argue that the charges should reflect intentional violence, citing the use of a chokehold as deliberate.
The police officers involved have claimed they did not hear Chouviat's distress signals, despite witness footage and expert evidence suggesting otherwise.
The decision to proceed with a trial now rests with the investigating judge, with a potential court date expected within the next year.